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10 Popular Misconceptions on Mental Illnesses

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions in the society. Due to the social stigma, many people feel ashamed of what they go through, which keeps them from getting professional help. Regretfully, there are misconceptions among medical professionals as

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Changing Severity of Autism Symptoms Linked to Mental Health Problems: Study

When co-occurring mental health issues start to manifest in middle childhood, the severity of many autistic children’s core symptoms alters. Researchers at UC Davis Health have discovered new information about the link between middle childhoodmental health and characteristics of autism

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Impact of Colours on Mental Health

Colors play an important role in human life. They effect our thoughts and behavior and can be used as healing entities. The Amygdala, a part of our brain, is responsible for controlling emotions. When we see a colour, Amaydala releases

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Discussing Discrimination Through Mental Health Lens

Being some significant ascribed identities, race, caste, and ethnicity remain a name stamp throughout the life of the individual. No matter how much one may try to break the shackles attached to the stamp presented by their identity, the reality,

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Cycling Programs at School Linked to Improved Mental Health: Study

Researchers in the US looked at the effects of a school-based cycling programme on adolescents’ psychological well-being. Recent study findings from Washington, US, indicate that school cycling programs improve the mental health of teenagers.Getting school-aged kids involved in physical activity

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Is India Paying Enough Attention to the Mental Health of Young Adolescents?

According to India’s total population of more than 1.4 billion, the adolescent population (aged 10-19 years) accounts for about 253 million, making it a significant number out of the total. Economists and demographers have coined this demographic segment as the

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NHRC Shows Concern for Restructuring Mental Health Facilities

India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was founded on October 12th, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, is the law that founded it. The National Human

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Yuvraj Singh Talks about Cricketers’ Mental Health & Why They Should Invest In It

There is no need to repeat that the nation is now gripped by cricket fever. Every cricket fan (or non-fan) is busy supporting Team India and hoping they win the trophy this year. Former cricket star Yuvraj Singh is one

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World Mental Health Day: Theme, Purpose and Its Importance

The 10th of October is celebrated as World Mental Health Day, spreading mental health awareness and reminding us all that our mental health is of utmost importance and priority before anything else. World Federation for Mental Health established this day

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Do I Need Counselling for Mental Health?

If you have ever felt that you never found an ear to listen to you… maybe this shall help. People have always linked mental health with terms like “mental disorder,” “being crazy,” or “madness.” Living in the 21st century, does

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